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Flyboone
Jul 28, 2009, 06:44 PM
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Now available for Pre-order here (http://www.hobby-lobby.com/blade-msr-rtf-ultra-micro-rc-helicopter.htm)

Fast, Agile, Fun - the "next step" heli after coaxial
Weighing in at under one ounce, the nimble Blade mSR Ready-To-Fly takes ultra-micro helicopter performance to the next level. It comes from the factory completely assembled and flight tested with everything you need to get flying.

At the heart of the Blade mSR’s design is a Bell-Hiller rotor head that provides the kind of speed and agility you would expect of a single-rotor heli but maintains a measure of positive stability similar to a co-axial heli. This blend of agility and stability makes it the ideal “next step” for someone moving up from a coaxial heli, such as the Blade CX3 or Blade mCX.

For single-rotor ultra-micro heli excitement you can fly almost anywhere, the Blade mSR simply can’t be beat. A Blade mSR Bind-N-Fly Version is available for RC pilots who already have a 2.4 GHz DSM2 transmitter.

Blade mSR Ultra-Micro Helicopter Ready-To-Fly Includes:

* Perfect for anyone who has flown a Blade CX3 or mCX
* 100% factory-assembled, test-flown and ready-to-fly
* Unique rotor head design provides nimble response plus positive stability
* Includes 4-channel 2.4GHz DSM2 transmitter
* Includes 4-Port charger that charges four batteries at once, plus AC adapter
* Includes TWO flight batteries for more flying time
* Factory-installed 5-in-1 control unit that combines DSM2 receiver, motor ESCs, mixer, gyro and servos
* Incredibly durable and weighs less than one ounce
* Full line of replacement and option parts available


Blade mSR RTF Specs:

* Type: Ultra Micro Single Rotor Helicopter
* Main Rotor Diameter: 7.0 in (180mm)
* Length: 7.5 in (190mm)
* Motor Size: Coreless/Micro coreless
* Kit/ARF/RTF: RTF
* Experience Level: Intermediate
* Recommended Environment: Indoor/Outdoor
* No Assembly Required

village_idiot
Jul 28, 2009, 09:36 PM
No offense meant, but look at the track record of getting products out on time. No way I'm going to preorder anything from these people. Took almost 9 months to get the Sukhoi out so unless they have given you a tracking number for the truck carrying all of them, I won't order.

If you will guarantee that they will ship on time (or the product is free) I'll order a BNF tonight! If you want to roll the dice on this, you can PM me.

Flyboone
Jul 30, 2009, 11:49 AM
I understand. We don't have any control over that. All we can do is go off of what Horizon tells us. We sold out of our first shipment of Sukhoi's really fast so we are offering the mSR earlier than usual so folks can make sure they get one. If I get any updates to the ship date I'll post it.

Thanks,
Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

village_idiot
Jul 30, 2009, 12:55 PM
I will say that since they've been very quiet about this product that I expect it already has the bugs worked out and they are only announcing things after they get on the ship. The 200+ days wait on the SU-26 should have been really embarrassing to them. I know they want to get the free hype, but when things get seemingly endlessly delayed it just looks bad and people get mad (especially when they get charged for the item and it doesn't show up).

markh78
Aug 25, 2009, 02:42 AM
Hi, do you have any news on when these start shipping?
I noticed that Approximate Availability Date on your site is being pushed back, is that for pre-orders made now, or for all pre-orders that are made?
(I made my pre-order on 29th July, so if you're dispatching in batches hopefully I'm in the first batch!)

Flyboone
Aug 25, 2009, 11:21 AM
That's for all orders. We're still waiting for our first shipment to come in. As soon as they hit our door, we'll be mailing those guys right back out.

Thanks,
Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

markh78
Aug 25, 2009, 10:31 PM
Thanks!
I'll be looking forward to it.

Edit: I hear some shops are receiving it within the next week or so, I hope you guys will be receiving it soon! :)

Flyboone
Aug 28, 2009, 03:54 PM
Just got the shipment in today!

Thanks,
Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

markh78
Aug 29, 2009, 03:29 AM
Wow, received the shipment notice already, I am now looking forward to receiving it!
(I really hope USPS don't screw up :D )

bluezephyr
Aug 31, 2009, 05:31 PM
My wife (Yes my wife) brought me one home on the way from work the other day. I'm a lucky man. But anyhow this is my second micro heli the 1st was the mcx and I really like it alot but flying forward is just too slow. I'm not a speed demon but when i pitch it forward thats the way I want to go. This thing CAN be flown outside too. With almost no wind or breeze though. I think that thats to be expected though. I tell you they snuck this one in under the radar on me. I didn't know anything about till my LHS sent an email saying they had them in stock. Well I'm going to get back to flying. :D

surflyer
Sep 01, 2009, 12:57 PM
Flyboone:

What is the status on PZ Sukhoi delivery?
I ordered a long time ago but was let down on incorrect stock status indication.
I am thinking of cancelling the Sukhoi order for a combined mSR + Sukhoi order (saves a lot of postage) but dont wish to lose out on both if for instance mSR goes out of stock while waiting for the Sukhoi.
Or can I just add the mSR to existing Sukhoi order.
Please advise.

Thanks

Flyboone
Sep 01, 2009, 07:09 PM
We are supposed to get a shipment of them from Horizon in two weeks. Here's what we can do. Call Neal at 615-732-7210 and he can combine the Sukhoi and mSR. Our new system lets us have an option to hold in stock items to wait until the back ordered items come in. We can have both the Sukhoi and mSR ship out at the same time.

Thanks,
Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby